Mrs. M. N. Wells
died suddenly Monday evening, March 25, 1924, at her home on Grand
Avenue, her death being due to a stroke of apoplexy. Some time ago
she had suffered a similar stoke, from which she had recovered
sufficiently to be about most of the time, but which had materially
affected her health and strength. She had been tenderly cared for
since her first illness, but this did not avail to prevent the
fatal stroke.

Mrs. Wells, whose
maiden name was Alberta Pettingill, was born at Morristown, Lamoile
Co., Vermont, April 30, 1847. She lived there till she was eight
years old, when she came west with her parents, who settled near
Neosho, living there till she was about 17 years old. The family
then went east, and for a time lived in the state of New York. They
returned to Wisconsin again and settled on a farm near their former
home at Neosho. There she was married to Matthew N. Wells Oct. 23,
1867. Mr. and Mrs. Wells lived there four years, and then in April
1871, they moved to Clark County, Wis., and bought land in Pine
Valley west of Black River, which they developed into a beautiful
home. Eight years ago they sold the farm and moved to the home in
the city where she died. Mrs. Wells had the ideal qualities for the
work she had to do in life. In meeting the privations and
difficulties of pioneer life, she was brave and cheerful and faced
her duties without fear or discouragement. She was efficient in the
work of the home, helpful and social in the life of the community
and ready to serve those who needed help. She was a charter member
of the local W. R. C. and served in practicaly every office in the
Corps. She was a true and faithful wife and mother, one whose
example in life is worthy to follow in every way. In her early
married life she was united with the Methodist Church, and led a
practical Christian life.

She is survived by
her husband, two sons, W. C. Wells of Hamilton, Mont. and Burton H.
Wells of Neillsville, and one daughter, Hattie, Mrs. Ed Lloyd of
Pine Valley. She leaves also 13 grandchildren, 5
great-grandchildren and one brother, F. E. Pettingill of Green
Bay.

The funeral will
be held at the Methodist Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Rev. Wm. Walder officiating. The Woman's Relief Corps will attend
in a body.